The House Theatre of Chicago is the co-creator and producer of The Magic Parlour starring House Company Member and third-generation magician Dennis Watkins. The House is Chicago's premier home for intimate experiences of epic story and stagecraft. Founded and led by Artistic Director Nathan Allen and driven by an interdisciplinary ensemble of Chicago’s next generation of great storytellers, The House aims to become a laboratory and platform for the evolution of the American theatre as an inclusive and popular art form. Support our efforts with your ticket purchase or a charitable, tax-deductible donation today.

The House Theatre of Chicago is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, EIN 36-4441644. Our public charity status is 170 (b) 1 (A) vi. In addition to The Magic Parlour, The House performs original plays in residence at the Chopin Theatre in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Now celebrating its 17th year of original work, The House continues its mission to unite Chicago in the spirit of Community through amazing feats of Storytelling.

The House Theatre of Chicago has partnered with Dennis Watkins to produce many magical theatrical experiences in its 17-year history. Most notably The House’s hit show Death & Harry Houdinifeaturing the stunning Water Torture Cell escape (with multiple sold-out runs in Chicago and two productions at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, FL), The Magic Parlour, and Watkins’ original play, The Magnificents (with two Chicago runs, and a run in Miami).